The projected state budget surplus of $17.6 billion provides a once-in-lifetime opportunity for short-term investments in Minnesota students, but increased support over many budget cycles is necessary to meet the challenges facing public education, Education Minnesota President Denise Specht said Tuesday. https://educationminnesota.org/news/press-release/budget-forecast-provides-opportunity-to-do-more-for-minnesota-students/?fbclid=IwAR1eaijVyjTKe_t0L_4fCQXn4VodwRDTN31iQVf0weMPW3Af7Y1Ae86u_QY&j=7905690&sfmc_sub=703336761&l=49429_HTML&u=174145983&mid=1077892&jb=5007
